Best cereals for diabetics: Low sugar, wholegrain options for morning munching Keep blood sugar levels at bay Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023
Being a ‘night owl’ increases risk of diabetes by 19% – study Scientists have found women who go to bed and wake up late are also more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Why staying up late puts you more at risk of developing diabetes A study in the US found those who stay up all hours are at more risk of developing the disease The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
India reports far fewer people with orphan diseases Rare diseases, often referred to as "orphan diseases," are those that affect a small portion of the population. Awareness and genomic technologies have increased interest in treatments, but costs remain prohibitive. Globally, 300 million people are affected by 7,000 rare diseases, with India having 70 million cases. Citizen initiatives, such… The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Another weight loss jab approved for NHS use The once-weekly jab was hailed as a ‘much-needed addition to other available treatments’ The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Weight loss jab recommended to treat type 2 diabetes The once-weekly jab was hailed as a ‘much-needed addition to other available treatments’ The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Ozempic, weight-loss ‘wonder drug’, under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims Ozempic has not shown increased risk of suicidal ideation in trials, but some users say it harmed their mental health. Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023
Depression can play direct role in developing type 2 diabetes, says study Findings prompt calls for people with depression to be assessed so they can avoid developing type 2 diabetes The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’ The research could possibly be the most dramatic change in treating type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
US First Lady, Jill Biden, tests positive for COVID; she has mild symptoms, says the White House US First Lady, Jill Biden is infected with the coronavirus. She is currently experiencing mild symptoms. The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023
Wegovy could mean the end of obesity? That’s bad news for politicians It has been easy to scapegoat overweight people for Britain’s collapsing health system. No wonder this new drug is being launched so cautiously, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health People with diet-related diseases show health improvements when they're given "prescription" produce. A new study shows reductions in blood sugar and blood pressure, key measures of heart health. WEKU · Sep 4, 2023
How does Wegovy work? The ‘game changing’ weight loss drug beloved by Hollywood Ministers have announced plans which could see tens of thousands given access to new weight-loss drug The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Wegovy weight-loss jab to launch in the UK The drug is in short supply but a proportion has been allocated to specialist NHS services Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023 Deluge of misinformation Old dog can learn new tricks: 77-yr-old man urges caution when consuming news from social media. Must filter fake & sensationalist content, seek best sources to improve awareness. Thiruvalluvar's quote: "Apprehend reality in each".
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Daily aspirin dose can help prevent diabetes in older people, scientists say Findings, which will be presented in Hamburg in October, ‘warrant further study’, scientists say
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Daily aspirin dose could help prevent diabetes in older people – researchers The findings, which will be presented in Hamburg in October, ‘warrant further study’, scientists said.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Queen Latifah calls for more ‘inclusive healthcare’ for people with obesity ‘Girls Trip’ star said people with obesity deserve to feel ‘welcome and respected’ when they visit the doctors
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023 ‘We need to act on the scale we did for HIV’: South Africa struggles to avert a diabetes ‘car crash’ The disease kills more women in the country than any other, but lack of funding and awareness means few get support, and a fast-food culture only adds to the problem
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Boys who smoke and vape ‘risk passing on damaged genes to their children’ Early puberty may represent a critical window of physiological changes in boys, scientists say
The Week · Aug 30, 2023 Novo Nordisk: the pharma giant making Denmark rich from US obesity epidemic Soaring demand for two weight-loss wonder-drugs developed by a Danish pharmaceutical company is having a knock-on effect on the whole of Denmark’s economy.
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 New drug causes ‘complete loss’ of gained weight without ‘any untoward side effects’ Researchers give obese mice drug packaged inside nanogel and delivered via an injection
Salon · Aug 29, 2023 Could you soon have a food prescription? "Many U.S. health care providers have been experimenting with "food is medicine" programs . . ."
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Here are the drugs Biden is targeting first for Medicare price-lowering talks A pharmaceuticals lobbying group is criticizing the list of drugs President Joe Biden says he’s targeting for price negotiations to cut Medicare costs